What should Bernitez do with the 40mil transfer budget in summer

[Mr. Syko- RSA]

Personally, I feel that Bernitez should not waste it or try to save it. He should spend it on superstars and not people he feels will grow. This is the time he can make the difference at Liverpool since 1989.

He must buy world class finishers like Eto'o or Ibrahimovich or Adriano. Villa wont come cuz he is the king in Spain now. Who of you gets frustrared when liverpool comes by the posts and dont finish off the goals. Our build up is fantastic but we lack the finish. Also maybe he can look at wonderkids like:

Diego
Gio Dos Santos
Van De Vaart
Kompany.


40 mil !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please dont mess it up

[WishICouldRap]

There are rumours that Tevez might be a target.

The Eto'o deal looks pretty much closed... Barca have shown interest in Henry... which most likely means they'll be selling a striker in the summer.

I agree that we need a clinical finisher. As far as I know Fowler is gone this summer, as is Bellamy (to Aston Villa). Crouch has also been linked with a move, although I'm not sure we'll sell him (he can be useful against some teams). I think we'll definately keep Kuyt and use him as a supporting striker for the 'big' player we buy... Kuyt has a tremendous workrate and I think he'd do incredibly well in this position.

Alves is another possibility as Bernetiz has been looking to sign him since joining Liverpool.

We had Kompany for a while, but sold him... doubt we'd buy him again.

I know it won't happen, but I'd personally like to see Ribery play for us - and he's been told he can leave his club this summer.

Apparently Kaka has shown interest in playing in the premiership... however I severely doubt we'd be able to draw him in.

[Mr. Syko- RSA]

i heard Henry Might move to Inter , if this is true, Ibrahimovich or Adriano will go. Alves will be a good signing but should not be priority. Joaquin will be too as we need a good wing. Even Queresma from porto.

We had Krompkamp not Kompany. Vincent Kompany is from Belgium, he is now about 20 and Van den borre is 19 and plays for belgium and Bremen too.

I agree kuyt is good and will assist well.

What deal is closed for Eto'o? He wants to go to Arsenal but we have the cash.

[WishICouldRap]

i heard Henry Might move to Inter , if this is true, Ibrahimovich or Adriano will go. Alves will be a good signing but should not be priority. Joaquin will be too as we need a good wing. Even Queresma from porto.

We had Krompkamp not Kompany. Vincent Kompany is from Belgium, he is now about 20 and Van den borre is 19 and plays for belgium and Bremen too.

I agree kuyt is good and will assist well.

What deal is closed for Eto'o? He wants to go to Arsenal but we have the cash.

I appologise. I do know both players... I have no idea why I thought we had Kompany (Maybe because I bought him on Football Manager 2007? Heh).

We've just signed Lucas Leiva for 8 million. Not sure about that signing... although he is the Brazilian under-20 captain and winner of the Golden Boot/Ball in Brazil... last 4 winners are: Tevez, Robinho, Alex and Kaka. I guess I'll wait to see him play before I finalise my judgement.

Queresma would be a great signing. But I doubt it'll happen.

Theres rumours of Owen being moved back to us for 9 million. Seriously doubt that will happen now.

No deal has been closed, but it looked as good as closed when I posted. I haven't really heard much about it since... majority of the news will come in the next month or so. Signings will be made after the Champions league... hopefully not too many. I'd say Rafa should just invest his money in a proven striker. We've got a lot of talent in our youth system... and alot of younger players who I'm sure will become recognised names in years to come.

[caruiz93]

u guys need a like uall mentioned beforew a clinical striker but also a good dribbler that will make a difference in a metter of seconds..youall have players with great technique but no raw passion or talent...giovanni dos santos like mr. syko mentioned would be a good singning but he is barcas pearl and i doubt they will lket him go..real madrid showed interest in him but barca quickly declined.tevez would be aa good candidate for the finisher..he is young and wont be too expensive alos saviola......he scores whereever he goes and barca dont really want him.for the dribbelr that can break the defense you could buy someone like ilsinho..he is kind of a brazillian unknown that plays for sao paolo....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGOswQgVpZU

[WishICouldRap]

I know Leiva is said to be a defensive midfielder, but from the clips I've seen of him, he looks like he has the 'typical' Brazilian flair and ability to run run at defenders with the ball. I half agree with you... I think Gerrard is quite capable of doing this, but just had a bad season (compared to his usual self)... hopefully if we bring in some players to take up the other mid roles, Gerrard can be put in his optimum role... a place we haven't seen him much this year.

Saviola would be a quality signing, but I'm not sure... god only knows who Rafa has ideas on bringing in. I just hope he can bring in a 20+ a season goalscorer. I'm certain we already have the talent in place in other areas, so wouldn't say we should be worrying too much at the moment about defenders and midfielders. Bring in a goalscorer, please! Hehe.

[caruiz93]

yeah its really hard to predict who liverpool will sign but speculating doesnt hurt..how bout bringing in some young promises to have a great team in a couple of years..players like andres guardado,anderson,vela,etc.

[Mr. Syko- RSA]

I heard about Lucas yes. I feel he will become a superstar.
I think Madrid or Barca (one of the 2) offered 30 mil for Tevez but west ham said no. So i doubt they will let him go. Newcastle's new manager said Owen will be staying as well. I dont think Bent will be a good signing. If I had 40 mil i will use the whole 40 mil for 1 super player. Liverpool is Perfect as they are exept for there strike force. Think of it, we got least goals against us now imagine we have the most goals for us ( = this is the formula for greatest team ever)

[Gavmundo]

Buy a decent team ;)

You have a very good manager so if he gets the players he needs Liverpool could be challenging next season. Course it is said that Liverpool will be challenging every season and it's never happened in the history of the Premiership but for the first time it does seem possible. Benitez has done an extraordinary job in getting Liverpool to two euro finals in three seasons!

[Mr. Syko- RSA]

:sad: for those of you who wathed the match last night......................

..........all I can say is " We need finishes"

Most of the highlights of Liverpool was from outside the box, what does that tell you about our strikeforce?

40mil plus what he gets from selling players.

Eto'o
Tevez
villa

[Gavmundo]

I think you may be able to attrack Tevez but not so sure about Eto'o and Villa. Benitez highlighted the problem with bringing in players today. He said when Man U for instance go and buy a player they spend £20m+ on bringing in a really good player. In the past Liverpool have brought players in for about say £9m. To complete with the best you need to pay a lot to bring in the right players. Problem is Liverpool need 3-4 really top class signing and will he be able to do that with a reported £40m to spend? If Liverpool want to bring in a top striker they'll have to stump up at least £25m and that's just ONE player!

[WishICouldRap]

Sorry, but why exactly would you suggest that we need to bring in 3-4 top class players - what areas of the pitch do you feel need improved in our squad?

I think a top class striker should be our first priority. We have plenty of talent in the midfield. Defence is Ok - maybe bring in another strong player there. Carragher is class, in my opinion, he is one of, if not, the best defenders in the Premiership. Riise is incredible and Agger is good enough for the Premiership right now, and will only continue to improve in the future. Finnan is good, but hasn't got long left in him.

With Kewell back, we have a pretty strong left side... I think Riise and Kewell did well together yesterday in the second half. Pennant is improving, but I personally think we'd be better off selling him.

Kuyt is a good supporting striker. Crouch has his uses. Bellamy is being sold last I heard and I think that is a definate plus.

[shevafan]

guys you already got the best striker for next season!!! its andriy VORONIN LOL

no im serous he might not look as a superstar but i am sure he will shine in liverpool, ive been following this player for a long time now. he moved from ukraine to germany when he was only 16 to play!
he has some good seasons with bayer leverkusen, but lately the coach wasnt giving him a lot of playing time because he was playing german players more. he basically was a legend there.

[Gavmundo]

Well Liverpool have a decent side but you need more than a decent side to win the Premiership. In midfield besides Alonso and Gerrard I don't think you're cutting it. I don't rate Kuyt that highly. He's a decent player but not good enough in my opinion. I'd say you need two wingers, a striker and one defender.

[~zero_signal~]

The problem with many clubs in England and Italy is that they don't give players time to develop. For instance, West Ham grew tired of Mascherano and let him go. I remember at the time a lot of people were saying that he was a waste of time. In his second year in England, with Liverpool, he's found his form and has shown what he can do.

Some Liverpool fans grew tired of Mark Gonzalez because he never found his best form. Benitez is now in the process of letting him go (to Real Betis) after only 1 year. Some Liverpool fans wanted him to give the player a chance. Foreign players that come into the English Premier League generally find it hard to adapt in their first season. Managers are impatient. They're after 'stars' and nothing less. This is a colossal waste of money! Chelsea bought Shevchenko because at the time he was firing for AC Milan. What happened? AC Milan is now trying to lure him back because most people have realised that he's better suited for the Serie A. Buying 'star' players isn't always the answer. Just look at Real Madrid in the past 3 or 4 seasons and what have they accomplished?

I don't think Benitez should look for South American players because, generally speaking, their style isn't suited for fast paced Premier League football. Mascherano, at this stage, is a rarity. They generally adapt easier to more patient and technical football (eg. Spain & Italy).

Benitez needs a left midfielder now that Zenden and Gonzalez are gone. Riise is preferred at left back, and Kewell is sometimes injury-prone. He could also go for a consistent centre forward. Liverpool is solid in defence and midfield, but needs more firepower up front.

[caruiz93]

The problem with many clubs in England and Italy is that they don't give players time to develop. For instance, West Ham grew tired of Mascherano and let him go. I remember at the time a lot of people were saying that he was a waste of time. In his second year in England, with Liverpool, he's found his form and has shown what he can do.

Some Liverpool fans grew tired of Mark Gonzalez because he never found his best form. Benitez is now in the process of letting him go (to Real Betis) after only 1 year. Some Liverpool fans wanted him to give the player a chance. Foreign players that come into the English Premier League generally find it hard to adapt in their first season. Managers are impatient. They're after 'stars' and nothing less. This is a colossal waste of money! Chelsea bought Shevchenko because at the time he was firing for AC Milan. What happened? AC Milan is now trying to lure him back because most people have realised that he's better suited for the Serie A. Buying 'star' players isn't always the answer. Just look at Real Madrid in the past 3 or 4 seasons and what have they accomplished?

I don't think Benitez should look for South American players because, generally speaking, their style isn't suited for fast paced Premier League football. Mascherano, at this stage, is a rarity. They generally adapt easier to more patient and technical football (eg. Spain & Italy).

Benitez needs a left midfielder now that Zenden and Gonzalez are gone. Riise is preferred at left back, and Kewell is sometimes injury-prone. He could also go for a consistent centre forward. Liverpool is solid in defence and midfield, but needs more firepower up front.


left midfielder...i have the perfect candidate... andres guardado...he is a 20 year old mexican player that played in the world cup...starts for the mexican national team,is extremely fast and good technique has a good shot and dynamics.
a bit of what he can do..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WWvYnrAiVI

[manfan1523]

get a nice suit, and maybe a good haircut

[WishICouldRap]

The problem with many clubs in England and Italy is that they don't give players time to develop. For instance, West Ham grew tired of Mascherano and let him go. I remember at the time a lot of people were saying that he was a waste of time. In his second year in England, with Liverpool, he's found his form and has shown what he can do.

Some Liverpool fans grew tired of Mark Gonzalez because he never found his best form. Benitez is now in the process of letting him go (to Real Betis) after only 1 year. Some Liverpool fans wanted him to give the player a chance. Foreign players that come into the English Premier League generally find it hard to adapt in their first season. Managers are impatient. They're after 'stars' and nothing less. This is a colossal waste of money! Chelsea bought Shevchenko because at the time he was firing for AC Milan. What happened? AC Milan is now trying to lure him back because most people have realised that he's better suited for the Serie A. Buying 'star' players isn't always the answer. Just look at Real Madrid in the past 3 or 4 seasons and what have they accomplished?

I don't think Benitez should look for South American players because, generally speaking, their style isn't suited for fast paced Premier League football. Mascherano, at this stage, is a rarity. They generally adapt easier to more patient and technical football (eg. Spain & Italy).

Benitez needs a left midfielder now that Zenden and Gonzalez are gone. Riise is preferred at left back, and Kewell is sometimes injury-prone. He could also go for a consistent centre forward. Liverpool is solid in defence and midfield, but needs more firepower up front.

I completely, and totally, agree with you in regards to the impatience of both staff and fans with new players.

We do need a left player, I suppose, due to the fact Kewell plays around 2 games before getting injured :p lol. Ribery has been given permission to leave this summer... and although Rafa doesn't seem to like French players, I think he should give him a look. I think Ribery would fare well in the Premiership.

The general consensus by the public in general is that we need some firepower upfront. Hopefully we can find that!

[~zero_signal~]

I like both of the abovementioned players.

Guardado has already attracted a lot of interest from European clubs since he played against Argentina in Germany 2006. AC Milan, Inter Milan and Benfica were three of a number of clubs interested in the player at the end of 2006. Real Madrid made an official offer to Atlas (Guardado's club in Mexico) but the club rejected the offer, which some people considered to be almost insulting. Apparently Atlas won't let him go unless the club is offered 5 to 6 million euros. Manchester United was said to be interested but I'm not sure if any official offer has been made. PSV Eindhoven and some clubs in Spain are now after the player. I also read somewhere that Arsenal may have already contacted Atlas to start negotiating for a possible transfer. Anything could happen here.

Unfortunately, Bayern Munich officially bought Ribery for 20m US. This happened four days ago. Ottmar Hitzfeld (Bayern Munich Manager) made an excellent signing. This player is among the best in the world right now.

I guess it all depends on what Benitez and Liverpool want right now, but it's clear that the club could do with a left midfielder and some offensive power.

[T1NCUP]

what about trying to get fernando torez from atlitico madrid he is proven goal scorer , we could get one in on man utd if we can pip them to him

[Becks]

Kuyt only managed 12 goals...
Thinking about the penalties he had...
He was a flop.

The entire Liverpool strike force was a flop.


I'd be hoping Raul gets tired of Madrid if I was a scouser.

[Gavmundo]

Ribery has been given permission to leave this summer... and although Rafa doesn't seem to like French players, I think he should give him a look. I think Ribery would fare well in the Premiership.



Seems he's set for Bayern now. Rumours are he'll sign in the next couple of days. I was sure Arsenal would land him so am quite happy about this :)

Kuyt only managed 12 goals...
Thinking about the penalties he had...
He was a flop.




Quite right. I've not been impressed with Kuyt either but it's his first season. It takes time to get used to the English game if you're from another country so it's not easy to judge him yet. We'll see what he's made of next season.

[Becks]

Liverpool need someone that will develop quickly...

It makes me happy to know that in about a year Huntelaar will be ours.